February 06 / 18.15 Dundalk (AW)

18.15

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Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap

  • Prize money: £6669.57
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 512-31 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
In fine form here since joining current yard; won 1m handicap off 58 in December before two placings over that trip; overcame slow start to win C&D claimer last week; fairly treated back in a handicap.
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6th

6

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Gowran Park

Una Matata

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time AW winner is 1-14 on turf; pleasing effort when a 2l fifth of 14 at Down Royal (7f, good) in May when not getting the clearest of runs; got upset in the stalls and never featured at the Curragh in June.

8/1

11th

17

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Una Matata

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time AW winner is 1-13 on turf; pleasing effort when a 2l fifth of 14 at Down Royal (7f, good) in May when not getting the clearest of runs and same mark now; this a tougher race, though, so more needed.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 344-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Some promise in his opening three AW maidens in Britain for Harry Charlton; encouraging stable/handicap debut when runner-up here over 6f last month; extra furlong should suit; player from same mark.
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4th

7

(11)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

15:44 Navan

Go Out

9st 7lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has shown his best form on the AW; some decent turf runs this term and solid third to Minaun View in Killarney claimer on latest; more needed.

8/1

3rd

2

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Go Out

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has shown his best form on the AW; some decent turf runs this term but will have to improve a fair bit on last two efforts to win on these terms.

14/1

10th

7

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Go Out

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has done most of his racing on the AW, runner-up three times; fair turf form this term and excuses at Roscommon on latest (raced freely and saddle slipped); needs to find extra but could go well.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 79-932 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Four course wins at 5f/6f; went close over C&D in November 2024 off current mark; stayed on well to finish second from a wide draw here (6f) nine days ago; solid chance if he can build on that.
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5th

7

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Mehman

9st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner is 1-23 on turf; ran well at Bellewstown and Naas earlier this season but way below best the last twice at Leopardstown & Galway; others arrive in better form.

40/1

13th

8

(14)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Mehman

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas; a long way below his best at Leopardstown on latest.

14/1

10th

6

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Mehman

9st 3lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort when over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas last month; 1-22 record on turf is a concern but those recent efforts have been encouraging

7/2

Form: /088-7 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ex-Godolphin; won two Kempton AW novice events at 7f/1m in 2023; close up in Grade 3 at Keeneland in April 2024; bought for 20,000gns; no encouragement from his Irish form; cheekpieces are now tried.
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12th

3

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Musical Act

10st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won two Kempton novices at 7f/1m in 2023; close up in Grade 3 at Keeneland in April 2024; no better than fourth in eight runs (six on AW) since joining this yard; well held by Clear Quartz on Leopardstown running; hard to fancy despite having a top apprentice aboard.

20/1

7th

5

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Musical Act

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won two Kempton novices at 7f/1m in 2023; close up in Grade 3 at Keeneland in April 2024; finished no better than fourth in seven runs (six on AW) since joining this yard and soft ground looks a negative.

12/1

6th

4

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Musical Act

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won two Kempton AW novice events at 7f/1m in 2023; close up in Grade 3 at Keenland in April 2024; C&D fourth last month his best effort for new connections, didn't appear to get home over a mile latest; return to 7f to suit and yard going well; cheekpieces worn last twice now discarded.

11/2

Form: 752-23 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at 6f/7f including a victory here at 6f; placed on her last three visits, dead-heating for third behind a progressive type over 1m last week from a wide draw; in the mix.
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8th

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Gary Harrison

Ought to have coped much better with the good to soft turf when down the field at Ayr (6f) three weeks ago but ran on well for second behind a next-time-out winner over C&D on stable debut in July and has good claims if judged on that performance.

11/2

10th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

On a losing run but he made a good start for new yard (formerly with Stephen Hanlon) with second of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.

7/2

2nd

3

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gary Harrison

Three-time winner in Ireland (7f/6f; AW/turf); 0-5 for Stephen Hanlon this year and he was well held at Hamilton (8.5f) 76 days ago; off since and now starts out for another new stable.

16/1

Form: 516-56 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; gained third win (first on AW) with a neck success over C&D off 68 in November; lost ground at the start next two outings; modest sixth here (1m) on latest and needs things to fall right but big player if on a going day.
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7th

3

(12)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Oiche Rua

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Gained third win (first on AW) with a neck success over C&D off this mark in November; lost ground at the start in next two outings; modest sixth here in January and same story over C&D last time; needs things to fall right, but chance if on a going day.

9/1

6th

6

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Oiche Rua

9st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; gained third win (first on AW) with a neck success over C&D off 68 in November; lost ground at the start next two outings; modest sixth here (1m) on latest and needs things to fall right but big player if on a going day.

10/1

6th

10

(5)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Oiche Rua

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Got her third Flat win (first on AW) with a neck success over 7f here in November; lost ground at the start on both subsequent starts, including when fifth behind Venetian last week; could feature if no recurrence.

7/1

7/1

Form: 7/0-26 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sole success came in 6f fillies' maiden here for this yard in 2023; well beaten in four runs over hurdles for former yard; right back to form when second of 14 here (1m) last month; failed to back it up over C&D a week later.
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3rd

7

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Bella Colombia

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: W McCreery

Improving mare seeking to complete a hat-trick, following a Killarney success when overcoming 7lb rise in 1m1f contest here a fortnight ago, having to wait for an opening and getting first run on runner-up when holding on by a head (pair clear); another 8lb rise to overcome but thriving.

5/1

1st

3

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Bella Colombia

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: W McCreery

Consistent mare gained the third win of her career (and first on turf) at Killarney last month (1m, good); up 7lb and moves up in grade but nicely drawn here and can't be dismissed in her current form.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Bella Colombia

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: W McCreery

Both wins have been on the AW, including in March off 59; close third from a bad draw at Dundalk on Sunday, having 11 days earlier chased home Pete's Dream at Fairyhouse over this trip; has her chance again and good draw plus 5lb claimer booked.

13/2

Form: 15556- D

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year, at Leopardstown (7f, good) and at Galway (8.5f, soft); handicapper has had her measure on turf since and she has a tough mark back on the AW after a break; 10lb claimer will help.
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1st

3

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Electric Beauty

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Course winner; has been busy this year; fit from AW when winning at the Curragh (1m, heavy) in March; has largely remained in good form since, given a forceful ride at Roscommon (10.5f) on latest when finishing second; can go well dropped 1lb.

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Electric Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; has made the running on her two most recent starts; may find a few too good again.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Electric Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; fourth over this trip on AW last time after making the running, and not sure she wants to go this far.

14/1

Form: 0840-8 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner in Britain whose best run since joining Ado McGuinness came when fourth at Roscommon in September; very slowly away on AW debut nine days ago; others preferred.
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7th

1

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills, at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings. took third behind Exceeding at Leopardstown in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time; runner-up to an in-form rival at Roscommon before fifth at Listowel; capable of getting in the mix.

4/1

5th

2

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and took third (0.5l behind Exceeding) at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time, but took the runner-up spot at Roscommon (7.5f, good to yielding); in the mix.

11/2

2nd

15

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Zabriskie Point

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop in grade when third at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; unplaced favourite at Gowran last time.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta €15.00
Straight Forecast €12.23
Tricast €40.98
Trifecta €46.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Go Out

SPOTLIGHT:

Oiche Rua

POSTDATA:

Una Matata

The Irish Sun:

Go Out

TOPSPEED:

Oiche Rua